LONDON, and SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 11, 2018-- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A,
LGF.B) today announced that it will kick off its international tour of
"The Hunger Games in Concert" with a July 12th world premiere in Manchester, UK. The live music experience will feature a 60-piece orchestra performing the acclaimed TheHunger Games score from Grammy® Award-winning and Emmy® Award and multiple Academy Award®-nominated composer James Newton Howard and will accompany an HD screening of the first blockbuster film The Hunger Games.

"The Hunger Games in Concert" follows on the heels of Lionsgate's
highly successful "La La Land in Concert" world tour with over 100
performances in 25 countries to date. The Hunger Games franchise has already spawned four record-breaking films that grossed over $3 billion
at the global box office, more than 80 million books translated into
over 50 languages around the world, a mobile game and themed attractions
in the Lionsgate Zone of the Motiongate theme park in Dubai. The tour will coincide with the 10th anniversary of the publication of the first book in author Suzanne Collins' wildly successful TheHunger Games trilogy this fall.
"We're thrilled to continue expanding the world of The Hunger Games
with this incredible live music and film event," said Lionsgate Senior
Vice President of Global Live and Location Based Entertainment Jenefer
Brown. "James was an integral part of the success of The Hunger Games, scoring all four films, and bringing his renowned score to audiences is the perfect way to celebrate the 10th
anniversary of this global phenomenon. The Hunger Games in Concert tour
will add a fresh dimension to the world of this iconic property for new
and existing fans everywhere."
Adds James Newton Howard, "The first
Hunger Games movie was one of those rare films to combine epic
storyline, memorable characters and challenging musical opportunities.
I am thrilled that people will have the chance to experience The Hunger Games again in this live setting."
Launching in Manchester on July 12th, the tour will visit Liverpool, London, and Birmingham before traveling to major cities around the world.The Hunger Games film features a star-studded cast including Academy Award® winner for Best Actress in Silver Linings PlaybookJennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland. The film is directed by Gary Ross who also wrote the screenplay along with Suzanne Collins and Billy Ray.
Tickets for the concert tour are on-sale starting today and are available on Ticketmaster via this link: Tour DatesThursday 12th July: Manchester Bridgewater Hall Friday 13th July: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Saturday 14th July: London Royal Festival Hall Sunday 15th July: Birmingham Symphony Hall Ticket Prices£66, £50, £39.50About LionsgateThe first major new studio in
decades, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) is a global content platform
whose films, television series, digital products and linear and
over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences around the world.
In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content
drives a growing presence in interactive and location-based
entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and other new entertainment
technologies. Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a
16,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global
licensing infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with
original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special
emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the
Company's worldwide consumer base. For More Information:Lena KleinfeldLionsgatelkleinfeld@lionsgate.com+1 310 255 3752For More Information:Stuart BennettDeacon Communicationsstuart.bennett@deaconcommunications.com0203 735 6479